Expect to pay record high fees for 2024 tax preparation services this season. Fees have climbed as much as 40% over the past five years as accounting firms struggle to hire fresh talent to replace ...

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Tax season can reduce even the most organized individuals to stressed-out procrastinators. And if you're anything like me, you're not exactly the most organized individual in the first place. The ...

It happens every year: After your accountant prepares your tax returns, you look them over, sign your name and sigh. You can't help but wonder whether something's amiss. Did you pay too much (or too ...

TurboTax is rolling out new features for its online tax-filing software ahead of the 2025 tax season, including improvements to its generative AI and a new tracking tool you can use when handing off ...

Karla Dennis, EA, MST, is CFO/CEO of the award-winning tax accounting firm KDA Inc.—specializing in tax planning. Filing your first tax return can feel overwhelming if you do not know where to start.

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The IRS is urging taxpayers to prepare early for 2026 filings as new rules change deductions, credits and refund methods, including a shift to direct deposit.

Tax professionals are a solid way to have some peace of mind during tax season, but if a mistake ends up on your tax return anyway, it's important to know what's expected of you. Thomas Kika Former ...

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s website parts company with the web presences of other agencies in the commonwealth: It doesn’t offer its own tools to help you complete your primary task there — ...